THYROID FACTS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW

IMPORTANT THYROID FACTS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW

Not taking care of your thyroid? Weight gain is only the tip of the iceberg

Do you suffer from:

Stubborn weight gain that won’t budge,

Hair loss,

Constant fatigue,

Brain fog?

If so, you may be suffering from an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).

Located at the lower part of the neck below the area of the Adam’s apple, the thyroid produces two hormones: triiodothyronine and thyroxine.

Along with cortisol and insulin – these four hormones control fat storage.

If we don’t take care of our thyroid gland, it can underperform. This is called hypothyroidism and it causes a host of health problems.

Females over 50 are most likely suffer from this terrible ailment, but specialists are reporting that the problem is occurring more regularly with young people; due to modern day lifestyles and shifts in diet trends.

Those at a higher risk

If you suffer from these ailments, you’re at a much higher risk of hypothyroidism;

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The importance of Iodine

Iodine is critical to our diet. The thyroid needs iodine to produce hormones.

Thyroid specialists estimate that 95% of patients with hypothyroidism are due to iodine deficiency.

There are two ways we deprive ourselves of iodine;

Not eating enough iodine rich foods – Foods that are rich in iodine are eggs (the yolk), dairy, fish and shellfish. And if you’re vegetarian; seaweed, lima beans and prunes.

Iodized table salt is also an easy way to get your dietary iodine needs (remember: moderation is the key, not excess).

Eating foods that stop the body from absorbing iodine – Eating too many cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips, bok choy, cabbage, kale and cauliflower can inhibit iodine absorption – especially if they’re raw. But that’s not an excuse for ditching the veggies; as you’re only at risk if you’re eating more than five ounces a day.

Warning: If you suffer from an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), it is advised to avoid iodine.

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General practitioner doctors often miss it

Twenty percent of the American population suffers from hypothyroidism. But specialists estimate that up to half of this percentage doesn’t even realize they have it.

Because hypothyroidism is common with women above the age of 50; thyroid disorder symptoms are often blamed on menopause… that’s why it’s important to see a specialist for a definite answer.

Left untreated; other than excessive weight gain, hypothyroidism can increase your chances of a heart attack or stroke.

Detecting hypothyroidism can be tricky as most GP’s rely on outdated and unreliable lab tests (measuring your thyroid stimulating hormone).

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